The first part of the 2021-2022 year has gone by so quickly; it has been both exciting and rewarding! it is great to have everyone back on campus, and I am also excited because soon we will be able to have volunteers back on campus as well!. As we approach the week of Thanksgiving, I hope that we all take the time to reflect on what we are thankful for. Here are some of the things that I am thankful for:

• I am thankful for our students who come to school daily ready to learn and advance academically.
  
• I am thankful for the support of the parents in creating an outstanding partnership and for encouraging their children to achieve!
  
• I am thankful for the teachers, assistants, health aides, bus drivers, secretaries, nurses, lunchroom aides, support staff, and therapists who really care about student achievement and have the best interests of our students at heart.
  
• I am also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school!
• I am also thankful that I have a dedicated administration team with high expectations and support for staff and students alike.
  

On behalf of the Hoover staff I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Conferences Nov 22nd and 23rd.

As you may know, parent-teacher conferences will be held on Nov 22nd and Nov 23rd, all conferences will be done virtually. Please don't forget to connect with your child's teacher/s to schedule a conference. First trimester conferences are crucial for planning for the rest of the year. Once again, please connect with your teachers via email, click on the LINK here to have quick access to all emails.

I also encourage you to stay connected with your teachers, even when conferences days are over, communication is crucial for your child's success as we enter the second trimester, please contact us, we can help.

rcarranza@rcsdk8.net (Ramiro Carranza/Principal)

lguzman@rcsdk8.net (Lupe Guzman/Assistant Principal/Middle School)

jthompson@rcsdk8.net (Julie Thompson/Assistant Principal/Tk-5th grade)

No classes the week of Nov 22- 26/Thanksgiving week

Enjoy this time off, we wish you a healthy and safe Thanksgiving with families and friends.

Classes will resume on Monday Nov 29th.

Attendance

Attendance is important! students who attend classes on a regular basis, are more likely to succeed in academics. It’s difficult for the teacher and the class to build their skills and progress if a large number of students are frequently absent. In addition to falling behind in academics, students who are not in school on a regular basis are more likely to drop out of high school and may not get to realize their full potential.

So, attend today! so you can give your child a greater chance of success!

Office Hours

Our school office will continue to serve the public Mondays-Friday from 8-4pm. Thanks you for your patience as we have been receiving higher volume of calls and also helping a higher number of families in the office. Critical times for the office are: 8-9am and 2-3pm, if we are unable to get to your call, please leave us a message and we will call back as soon as possible. If you are just calling to report an absence, please leave us a voicemail.

Community School Information

Any info/resources that you may need, please contact Ms. Baltazar at:

ibaltazar@rcsdk8.net

We'll Soon Welcome Volunteers Back to our School!

We're excited to share that the special folks who make a big diference in our school will soon be able to start spending time with us on campus. On Nov 10th, our School Board agreed that it is time for volunteers to rejoin us at school! All volunteers - parents, community members, and organizations will be able to start volunteering again staring on Nov 29th! Volunteers will need to follow this process with the District's Human Resources, this is true for both, new and returning volunteers. The Department of Human Resources at the District Office will contact each volunteer once they are cleared to start volunteering. If you are not able to fill out the documents online, please come to the office and we can assist you. One very important requirement is that every volunteer must be fully vaccinated.

We know that is has been a bit of a wait, but we do appreciate your understanding as our district continues to make sure that we are all safe and follow public health guidelines. We are excited about the possibility to have you back!

Covid 19 Vaccination Event at Hoover:

This Wednesday Nov 18th from 2-7pm, please register HERE. RCSD families have several options for vaccinating their children in San Mateo County, which include healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other county and community clinics. Families are also encouraged to visit the San Mateo County Health website for vaccination events throughout the County. The San Mateo County Office of Education has also compiled this list of upcoming vaccination opportunities. The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) hosted a webinar with San Mateo County Health addressing the latest COVID-19 community trends, strategies for safe schools, and vaccination updates. The event helped parents with answers to questions they may have had about the vaccination. Other resources for parents include tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine and a series of flyers from the San Mateo County Office of Education that share some of the reasons for children and youth to be vaccinated as well as myths and facts about the vaccine.

RCSD Panorama Survey

The District Panomara Climate Survey will be administered twice this year to students in 3rd-8th grades, parents, and staff. Parents please complete this family climate survey prior to November 19th(deadline has been extended).

Reminder that the week of Nov 22nd-Nov 26th, there are no classes because of Thanksgiving. We will hold conferences on Nov 22nd and 23rd, please make sure that you make an appointment with your child's teacher.

For information on upcoming events and more, please visit us at school website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube channel.

Dress Code Reminders:

As the weather is getting colder more students are coming to school in sweaters and sweatshirts. Unfortunately, we have noticed that not everyone is following our dress code. We need parents help: PLEASE make sure your child is following our dress code before leaving for school in the morning. A reminder that sweaters and sweatshirts can be solid Black, White, Navy Blue, or Grey. Furthermore, please LABEL clearly clothing and lunchboxes/water bottles.

Regards,

Director Ramiro

Upcoming Events:

November 19th, minimum day

November 22nd and 23rd parent/teacher virtual conferences

November 22-26, Thanksgiving week/no school for students

December 1st. Site Council

December 3rd. Cafecito

December 7th. Mercadito

December 17th. Free dress day

December 17th, minimum day

December 20th-January 4th. Winter break/no school

January 5th. Classes resume

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